DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE, GOEBEL IN EXTREME DANGER, COURT PROCEEDINGS, WARNING TO TRESPASSERS, AND DALTON-McCREDIE WEDDING

 

William Goebel.

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, February 3, 1900.

DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE.

Legislators Secretly Meet and Elect Goebel Governor of Kentucky.

   The Democratic members of the legislature have effected a regular organization for the first time since the swearing in of Governor Goebel. A secret session of the members of both houses was held in one of the parlors of the Capital hotel, at which the election of William Goebel as governor and J. C. W. Beckham as lieutenant governor was reaffirmed first in separate session of the house and senate and afterward in joint session.

   Preceding this action the members of the senate elected as president pro tem Senator Carter, who was nominated for that position at Thursday's caucus. A committee of the members of the house was also appointed to draw up a set of resolutions showing the condition of affairs as it exists at the state capital today, and covering thoroughly the Democratic side of the controversy.

   It seems to be well understood among the Democratic members that the session at London will be ignored altogether by them and that no Democrat will attend "until compelled to do so."

   It was particularly decided that no more formal demands will be made to hold sessions of the legislature in the state house by the Democratic members in a body, who will, however, continue to hold sessions at some convenient place until the political atmosphere has cleared. This plan of action was decided on to forestall any attempt on the part of the Republicans to arrest them and compel their attendance at London, which action, according to the Democratic members, has been determined on by Governor Taylor.

 

IN EXTREME DANGER

With the Chances Against Goebel's Recovery, Says His Doctor.

   FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 3—Dr. E. E. Hume came from Governor Goebel's room a few minutes before 9 o'clock and reported the condition of the patient a little worse than at 7 o'clock. He said that nausea had set in once more, and that the hiccoughs which had been severe at times yesterday had reappeared though in a less violent form. The recurrence of the hiccoughs, the doctor said, was not a favorable symptom. He had hoped that they arose from an irritated condition of the stomach, in which case they were less dangerous than if coming from the chest. The general condition of the patient the doctor described as being still one of extreme danger and the chances in favor of death.

 

William McKinley.

FEDERAL AID REFUSED.

President McKinley Will Not Interfere in Kentucky Imbroglio.

   WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—Nearly the entire time of the cabinet meeting yesterday was taken up in a discussion of the situation in Kentucky and the rights and duties of the president in connection therewith. Almost immediately upon the receipt of Governor Taylor's message Thursday night, the president took up the question and consulted authorities on points with which he was not familiar. A decision was reached and when Senator-elect Blackburn with Representatives Rrea, Allen, Gilbert, Smith and Wheeler called in the morning to protest against federal interference in Kentucky, the president promptly gave them to understand that he had already reached a conclusion on the subject and that he had found the situation did not warrant the federal authorities in interfering. This decision was announced to the cabinet immediately upon its convening. Attorney General Griggs, Secretary Root and the other lawyers of the cabinet sustained the president's conclusions.

   The law which must govern in this case authorizes federal action only when the legislature is not in session and cannot be convened. Governor Taylor's message does not intimate that the legislature of the state cannot be promptly convened, nor does he show that the condition is such as would justify federal intervention. The president and his cabinet without exception recognize the fact that the legislature of the state of Kentucky by a majority thereof is the sole judge of which of the two contestants was elected governor of the state at the recent election.

 

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

   ◘ The declaration in London that the passage of the Nicaragua canal bill by the United States congress would be an unfriendly act is naive to say the least. Any protest against this obvious piece of American economy and enterprise on the part of England or any other European country would take precedence as an inimical demonstration.

   ◘ War is a dreadful thing, but it has its humors. Just before the battle of Colenso the Irish brigade serving with the Boers sent a letter to the Dublin troops, saying they were glad that they were to have an opportunity to wipe them from the face of the earth, to which the Dublins replied, "We will walk through your brigade as the devil walked through Athlone."

   ◘ A runaway automobile was successfully stopped by the Washington statue in Madison square, New York, the other day. A great city cannot be too liberal in supplying fine works of art for its thoroughfares.

 

Captured a Hill and Cannon.

   MANILA, Feb. 3, 6 P. M.—Brigadier General Kobbe has occupied the islands of Samar and Leyte. In the fight at Tacloban ten insurgents were killed and the Americans captured five cannon with their artillerymen.

 

COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Marriage Set Aside—Divorce Granted —Referee Appointed.

   In [Cortland] supreme court in the case of Fannie Foote, an infant, by Ira D. Truman, her guardian ad litem vs. Edgar D. Foote an application was made to set aside marriage on the ground that the defendant had another wife living. Proofs were made and a decree was granted setting the marriage aside. Bronson & Davis for plaintiff. No defense was put in.

   A decree of divorce was granted to Ann Eliza Hopkins from her husband, Eugene A. Hopkins. T. H. Dowd appeared for the plaintiff. No defense was made.

   In the case of Ruie Lang vs. George J. Miller and wife L. P. Hollenbeek was appointed referee to sell on a mortgage foreclosure a lot on Groton-ave.

   In the case of William A. Morse vs. Abbie A. House, Rowland L. Davis was appointed referee to hear and determine. H. D. Messenger for plaintiff. W. C. Crombie for defendant.

   Fred Hatch was appointed by the court referee for Alphonso Wagner, indicted by the grand jury for assault in the second degree. The case was permitted to go over till Jan. 21, when the defendant will be plead to the charge.

   Court then adjourned till Feb. 21 when it will dispose of some unfinished business before beginning upon the Truck trial on Feb. 23. The jury will not be asked to come back, however, till Feb. 23.

 

Warning to Trespassers.

   Those who are destroying property at the Trout park and appropriating for their own use said property are cautioned to keep off the premises. Some of the trespassers are known and will be dealt with to the extent of the law if it is continued. E. D. PARKER, Chief of Police, Cortland, Feb. 3, 1900.

 

Railroad Magnates in Town.

   Yesterday afternoon a special D., L. & W. train from New York and Scranton passed through Cortland stopping about ten minutes at the station. The train was bound for Syracuse and Oswego, and carried the following general and division officers: Superintendent A. H. Schwarz, General Freight Agent P. J. Flynn, Traffic Manager B. D. Caldwell, Division Freight Agent C. W. Ten Broeck, Division Freight Agent W. E. Dowle, Division Passenger Agent W. L. Smith.

 

Head Projected Too Far.

   Allen Moore of South Cortland, a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley R. R., while riding on an engine yesterday leaned out so far near the Junction to get a view of something down the track that his head came in contact with a switch arm. He was knocked off upon the ground and suffered two cuts over the left eye each about two inches long. One was just in the eyebrow, the other in the edge of the hair. Dr. Reese dressed the wounds and the young man is now very comfortable.

 

Capital Punishment.

   A bill to abolish capital punishment has been introduced in the legislature of this state. Owing to the importance of this question, Rev. U. S. Milburn will give an address on the subject, "Capital Punishment: Should it be Abolished?" at the Universalist church Sunday night at 7 o'clock.

 

Death of Asa F. Robertson.

   Mr. Asa F. Robertson who resided with his sister, Miss Elizabeth Robertson, 10 North Church-st., died very suddenly last night at 11:10 of heart trouble, aged nearly 58 years. Mr. Robertson was afflicted last winter with a severe attack of grip from which he never fully recovered, but up to within an hour of his death he was about the house as usual.

   Deceased was born in Woodstock, Madison Co., and came to Cortland about thirty years ago. The funeral will be held from the house, Monday, Feb. 5, at 2 P. M.

 

DIED IN HIS MARKET.

Sudden Death of Deacon Andrews This Morning at 11:45.

   Deacon H. E. Andrews died very suddenly of heart trouble at his meat market, 114 Elm-st. this morning at fifteen minutes before twelve. Mr. Andrews had not been feeling well for two or three weeks, but for the past few days he had been some better and had reported each morning for the past few days at the courthouse, where he was drawn as one of the trial jurors.

   This morning he went to the meat market and was about the shop throughout the forenoon. At 11:45 one of his clerks came into the market and found him gasping for breath and he died almost immediately afterward.

   Mr. Andrews was born in Taylor and had lived in Cortland about thirty years. He is survived by a wife and one daughter Fannie Andrews. A more complete sketch of Mr. Andrews will be furnished later.

 

The Big Minstrel Co.

   Manager Wallace informs us that he has booked the Gus Sun Rising minstrels at the Opera House for next Saturday evening. The company travels in their own $10,000 Pullman palace car, and numbers thirty-five people, headed by the famous comedian, Henry J. Yorkey, assisted by an able corps of singers, dancers, musicians, acrobats, burlesquers, European novelties, and last but not least, Mr. Gus Sun. the wizard who has astonished two continents with his wonderful juggling and balancing. The engagement promises to be a record-breaker, and a program of unusual merit. Seats on sale at Rood & Co's. next Thursday at 9 A. M. Prices 35, 50 and 75 cents.

 

Normal News Staff.

   At a regular meeting of the Delphic fraternity last night the following staff of editors for the Normal [School] News was elected for the coming term: Editor-in-chief—Fred A. Ward, Assistant Editor—Clinton Brownell, Local Editor—Denera Cotton, Chairman of the Executive Committee—Wallace Rayfield.

 

DALTON-MCCREDIE.

Former Cortland Young Man Wins a Bride in Moravia. 

(From the Moravia Valley Register.)

   A very pretty marriage ceremony was solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John McCredie, Congress-st, on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, at five o'clock when their daughter, Jeannette Agnes, was united in wedlock to Mr. Edward S. Dalton of Norwich, N. Y.

   The bride was tastily attired in a blue broadcloth traveling gown while the groom was dressed in the customary suit of black. Among the sweet strains of the bridal march from Lohengrin (Wagner) rendered by Mrs. S. J. Steele, piano, and daughter Fannie, violin, the bride entered the parlor upon the arm of her father, and was given away to the groom under a bell of smilax and carnations. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thos. Bell, pastor of the Congregational church, he using the ring service during the performance of which Mrs. Steele and daughter softly rendered "Take this Ring," (Bellini). Congratulations were extended during the rendition of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. A sumptuous wedding supper followed. There were many costly gifts received including silverware, cut glass, linen, etc.

   Miss McCredie is one of Moravia's best known young ladies, and has a host of friends to wish her a life of happiness. The groom is a promising young business man, whose home has been in Cortland, until recently when he removed to Norwich, N. Y., and is engaged in the furniture and undertaking business with F. H. Beach, another Cortland young man, as a partner.

   Mr. and Mrs. Dalton took the evening train south for a honeymoon trip to New York, and will be at home to their many friends at 34 Silver-st., Norwich, after March 28.

   The following immediate relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. The groom's parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and Miss Lena of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McAllister and two sons of East Venice, Mrs. J. D. Young of Boston, Mass., Miss Grace Murray of Auburn, Floyd Olds of Cortland and Mrs. Bell, Miss Richardson and Harry Selover of this village.

 

BREVITIES.

   —At a meeting of Cortland lodge, No. 351, A. O. U. W., three candidates were initiated.

   —The board of managers of the Hospital association will hold their next meeting at the hospital on Monday afternoon, Feb. 5, beginning at 3 o'clock.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—R. A. Stowell, Stovepipe sale, page 7; J . W. Cudworth, Elongated dimples, page 5; Opera House, "The Gus Sun Rising Minstrels," page 5.

   —The semi-annual sermon before the graduating class at the Normal will be preached by Rev. John Timothy Stone at the Presbyterian church to-morrow evening. Note that the time for the service will be 7:30 o'clock and not 7 o'clock.

   —There will be no services at the Homer-ave. M. E. church on Sunday evening, so that the members of this congregation can have an opportunity of attending the revival service at the First Baptist church or the semi-annual sermon before the Normal graduating class at the Presbyterian church.

   —The price of the Topeka, (Kan.,) Capital which is for one week beginning March 13, to be edited by Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, author of "In His Steps," has been raised for that particular week from ten cents to twenty-five cents. All who may have in mind ordering the paper for the week will bear this in mind.